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Daily news digest March 11

March 11, 2026

Today several significant reports and cultural events have been highlighted in Indigenous news across Australia.

Workplace & Systemic Racism

Widespread Workplace Racism:
A new study, Gari Yala 2 (Speak the Truth), released by the University of Technology Sydney, found that nearly 60% of Indigenous employees experience racism in Australian workplaces.

ACT Public Service Probe:
The ACT Public Sector Standards Commissioner has launched an investigation into allegations of systemic racism after reports emerged of Indigenous staff feeling “broken” and “exhausted” by the work environment.

Culture & Community

Parrtjima Festival:
The program for the Parrtjima Festival in Mparntwe (Alice Springs) was announced today, featuring a live music lineup with Electric Fields, Barkaa, and Emma Donovan.

NAISDA Anniversary:
The NAISDA Dance College is celebrating 50 years of cultural legacy, highlighting its role in training generations of First Nations dancers.

Indigenous Wealth Creation:
A Whadjuk Noongar delegation is currently visiting New Zealand to study the Māori economic model as a potential blueprint for Indigenous wealth creation in Australia.

Environmental Trial:
The Doongmabulla Springs case is heading to trial after the Queensland government declined to appeal a previous ruling.

Sport & Media

Winter Paralympics:
Trailblazing Indigenous athlete Amanda Reid is recovering following a crash during her debut at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milano-Cortina.

New AFL Program:
NITV and the AFL have partnered to launch a new First Nations-led program, Inside the Huddle, which premieres tonight at 10:00pm on NITV and SBS On Demand.

Peter Rowe

Peter Rowe leads First Nations News as Editor, with over three decades of experience across international newsrooms, digital platforms and media strategy roles. For the past 20 years, he’s worked in Australia – reporting, editing and advising on stories that shape public debate.